12dz Chapter 148 Ideal and Reality
Chapter 148 Ideal and Reality
Murong Yanhui didn't care too much about Murong Cheng's attitude. He felt very sympathetic and understanding towards the current crown prince. If his identity had remained unchanged, the situation might be somewhat different. But now...
"Is the prince serious?"
Murong Yanhui's tone suddenly became serious. Murong Cheng didn't look back, but paused. "Three thousand rivers of water, but I only drink from one!"
A sigh escaped from his thin lips, "If that's the case, then it's best not to let my brother know until you are able to protect this woman."
Murong Yan's reply sounded like a warning and a reminder, but it sounded like needles in Murong Cheng's ears. The young uncle was right. With his father's temper, such a thing would absolutely not be allowed. It was okay to play with such a woman, but for anything else, don't even think about it.
After a pause, he said, "Thank you, little uncle, for the reminder!"
Just as he was about to leave, he heard Murong Yanhui say, "Oh, I forgot to tell you, before I arrived, I happened to see a woman wiping tears away as she left. Could it be that she was moved to tears after hearing the Crown Prince's confession to Boss Liu?"
Murong Cheng frowned. Could it be Liu Manwu?! It seemed like this was really troublesome. He had to find Liu Jinghong first.
Murong Cheng hurried away, and Murong Yanhui sighed deeply. What was this? A trick of fate? Never mind. Instead of worrying about others, I should focus on myself. Didn't he have a difficult love life, too? The woman I finally fell in love with kept saying she wanted to marry a hypocritical villain.
I really don’t know what his Lili is thinking?
I haven't seen Lili for so many days, and I really miss her. I wonder what she is busy with?
Don’t think about it. Since it’s a rare opportunity for me to come to this music hall, and I didn’t see the Oiran competition last time, I might as well just walk around.
Murong Yanhui strolled in the corridor. The sight of the begonias was refreshing. The cool breeze made it even more comfortable. Although it was only early autumn, it was already very cool.
Murong Yanhui glanced over and saw a red figure on the backyard stage in the distance. She was standing on tiptoe or dancing in circles. Her figure was graceful and charming. She looked very much like Yu Qingli to him.
His feet moved involuntarily towards the woman, but after a few steps he stopped and shook his head. What was he doing? Why did he mistake her for his Lili just because she looked like him? Besides, he already had someone in his heart, so how could he casually chat up a stranger?
Maybe it was because he hadn't seen Yu Qingli for so long that he missed her too much?
He immediately stopped, turned around decisively, and muttered to himself, "Let's go find my Lili."
Yu Qingli on the stage made a quick gesture, closed her eyes slightly, wiped the sweat from her forehead, but her ears felt a little hot. Could it be that someone was talking about her?
Looking up, I saw a figure that couldn't be more familiar. Murong Yanhui?! Why was he here? Did he know I was here?
He panicked for a moment, then calmed down. Thinking about it, it was unlikely. How could he know he had left Luoyang City? Besides, she was fully armed now. Even if he saw her, he might not recognize her. Besides, judging by Murong Yan's return, she didn't look like she was coming to see him.
Thinking of the rumors in the music house in recent days, Yu Qingli calmed down completely. It seemed that Murong Yanhui came for Murong Cheng.
Yu Qingli had already heard about Murong Cheng's frequent visits to the music house in recent days. She couldn't help but feel worried about him. In her memory, the woman who married Murong Cheng seemed to be the daughter of Chen Taishi in the court, and she didn't seem to have heard that he would marry any concubines. In other words, the relationship between Murong Cheng and Liu Jinghong might end up in nothing.
She couldn't help feeling a little regretful. During the time she had been at Jinghong Music House, Yu Qingli truly felt that Liu Jinghong was a good woman and very admirable, except for her character of always obeying her sister in everything, which made her feel a little unhappy.
Forget it, it's someone else's business anyway and has nothing to do with her. The most important thing for her now is how to shine at His Majesty's birthday banquet.
As for Liu Jinghong, after she left in a hurry, she couldn't calm down for a long time. In fact, the moment she saw Prince Murong Cheng, her heart was also moved. Just an exchange of glances made her feel that they were destined to be together for three lifetimes.
But such an encounter was a naked irony for her at the moment. She was already 29 years old this year, not a 19-year-old girl, and had already missed her best years. Thinking back to when she was young, her family was also rich and prosperous. If her parents had not died early and the family had not fallen into decline, she and her sister would not have ended up in such a situation.
Walking all the way back to his room, he faintly heard some sobbing sounds coming from the room. Liu Jinghong was stunned and opened the door with some worry. In the room, Liu Manwu was lying on the table, covering her face and crying.
"Manwu, what's wrong with you?"
Liu Manwu raised her head, a hint of resentment in her eyes. "Sister, I've trusted you so much all these years. I never thought you would do such a thing."
Liu Jinghong was puzzled, "What happened?"
"Don't ask me questions when you already know the answer. Let's not talk about Yu Liuli. You clearly know that I like His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but you actually..."
Liu Manwu sobbed softly, her beautiful eyes red from crying, but her words caused a huge uproar in Liu Jinghong's heart.
Manwu also likes the prince?!
"Manwu, I don't know..."
"You know, you did it on purpose. Perhaps it's because you've grown old over the years and you've become jealous of my youth and beauty. That's why you teamed up with Yu Liuli to humiliate me and even steal my position as the most beautiful courtesan. Now, you're even taking matters into your own hands, trying to seduce the Crown Prince and take my place..."
With a "bang", Liu Manwu felt a pain on her face and was a little dazed from being hit.
Liu Jinghong looked at her with a look of heartache, her palms burning, her heart aching as if being splattered with oil. How could the sister she had always cared for speak of her like this? Why was it so? For so many years, how much had she endured to give Liu Manwu a better life? She had even given up the chance to get married, and in return, she was questioned like this.
Liu Manwu was also stunned for a moment, "Sister, you..."
Liu Jinghong closed his eyes, tears of heartache falling from the corners of his eyes, "Manwu, you really disappoint me. Maybe it's my fault. I was too protective of you before, which made you so naive."
"Sister, what are you talking about? You're the one who went too far. You clearly know..."
"I know nothing, and I don't want to know. And I'm telling you, don't dream of things that don't belong to us. How can we possibly reach the heights of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
Seeing the disappointment in Liu Jinghong's eyes, Liu Manwu was also shocked. Looking at her sister's expression, could it be that her sister also fell in love with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?
"Sister, you are so cunning! You clearly want to possess the Crown Prince all to yourself!"
"Liu Manwu!"
Liu Jinghong looked at the angry Liu Manwu in disbelief. The resentment in her eyes deeply hurt her. Over the years, they had depended on each other as sisters. Although Manwu had a bad temper, she had never had any barriers between them, let alone looking at her with such resentment.
Now, for a man, she has completely disregarded sisterhood. How can she not be heartbroken?
Liu Jinghong closed his eyes slightly, and when he opened them again, his eyes were clear. It seemed that he was indeed wrong before. For so many years, he only thought about giving his sister a good life, but forgot to teach her how to be a good person. Fortunately, it should not be too late.
"Manwu, listen carefully. Although I am your sister, I cannot take care of you forever. Besides, I don't want you to follow in my footsteps and waste your best years. This is why I want to expand Jinghong Music House. I originally thought that I could make more money and then help you find a good family so that you can marry in style."
"elder sister……"
"Listen to me, but now I've changed my mind. Perhaps, before you really grow up, I shouldn't make such a hasty decision about your future. After all, your life is your own, and many things require you to experience and understand them yourself."
"Sister, what do you want to do?" Liu Manwu began to panic. She didn't understand what Liu Jinghong meant.
"Manwu, from today on, I will no longer give you special care. You should start from scratch and learn to be independent."
"No, sis, you're kidding, right?"
Liu Manwu was extremely flustered. Without Liu Jinghong's care, perhaps, she would be nothing! Over the years, she had long been accustomed to the feeling of having someone to rely on. No matter what happened, she didn't have to worry or be afraid, because she knew that her sister would solve everything for her. But now, seeing her sister's resolute eyes, she knew that this time, her sister was really angry.
Liu Jinghong didn't say anything, but just looked at Liu Manwu meaningfully, then turned and left.
If marrying the prince is her sister's wish, then she might do her best to help her, even if it means putting herself in pain.
The sky outside is clear, but my heart is filled with gloom and rain.
The day of His Majesty's birthday banquet is approaching, and those who are selected from Jinghong Music House to enter the palace are becoming increasingly busy. In addition to accepting inspections from people coming from the palace, they also have to learn basic rules from the etiquette masters in the palace. Although it is just a formality, they cannot break the rules of the palace.
And just as Liu Jinghong said, she really began to ignore Liu Manwu. Without special care, Liu Manwu began to enjoy the same treatment as everyone else in the music hall.
Liu Manwu went from being incredulous at first to forbearing in silence later, and even became filled with resentment. All her hatred was directed at the innocent Yu Qingli. In her opinion, without Yu Qingli's appearance, nothing would have changed!